Chapter 39: Revelations

Zeke saw a flash of movement in his periphery and looked up. There, on the opposite side of his office was Azia, staring at him as Hanna pressed herself against him.

The moment they locked eyes, Zeke watched the pain and hurt burst into life on Azia's face. Her beautiful features crumpled as she began to cry. In a flash, she turned around and began to run down the hall.

Cursing under his breath, Zeke shoved Hanna to the side, ignoring the way she squealed in protest as she toppled to the ground. Zeke unceremoniously jumped over her and dashed into the corridor. His neck cracked in protest as he quickly scanned the hallway. He could see her long, black hair trailing after her as she ran down the opposite end. Zeke had never seen anybody run that fast.

"Azia!" He bellowed after her. Several people jumped, startled by the sudden noise. They all turned to look at Zeke with wide eyes. But Azia kept running at full speed. She didn't even falter for a moment when she heard her name.